Student-Handbook-MSAT-2019-2020-002

ATHLETIC TRAINING STUDENT - MASTER’S DEGREE - HANDBOOK AND CODE OF ETHICS 2019-2020 TABLE OF CONTENTS I Mission Statement II Learning Goals and Objectives III Code of Ethics Code of Conduct IV Faculty and Staff V Athletic Training Website VI Academic Program a Application b Required Courses c Attendance 5 VII Advising, Registration, and Scheduling VIII Clinical Preceptors a Formal Responsibilities of the Clinical Preceptor b Supervision of Graduate Assistant Clinical Preceptors 7 IX Clinical Assignments a General Guidelines b Hours c Clinical Education d Athletic Training Student Travel e Lightning Policy f Transportation to Clinical Sites g Confidentiality h Conflicts i Student Roles 8 9 10 10 10 10 X Professional Appearance a NAU Athletic Training Room b Athletic Training Room (Other than NAU) c Clinical Rotations d Professional Meetings e Classes 11 11 11 11 11 11 XI Professional Relationships a Medical Professionals b Athletes c Coaches d Media 12 12 12 12 12 XII Medical Facilities 12 2019-2020 i XIII Retention in the Program a Requirements for Retention b Probation c Procedure for Disciplinary Action 13 13 14 15 XIV Professional Associations a National Athletic Trainers’ Association b Rocky Mountain Athletic Trainers’ Association c Arizona Athletic Trainers’ Association 17 17 17 17 XV Certification and Licensure a Certification b Licensure 17 17 18 XVI Textbooks and Supplies 18 XVII Health and Immunizations 18 XVIII Disability Services 19 XIX Communicable Disease Policy 19 XX Student Liability Insurance & Fingerprinting 20 XXI Financial Assistance 20 XXII Outside Employment 21 XXIII Grievance Policy 21 APPENDICES A Physical Form 24 B Technical Standards 26 C Hepatitis B Vaccination Release Form 27 D 28 Letter of Agreement E Testing Policy Form 2019-2020 29 ii I Mission Statement The mission of the Athletic Training Master’s Degree Program at Northern Arizona University is to provide a student-centered graduate learning experience that effectively links didactic and clinical education in the prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries The program faculty promote professional and ethical conduct, encourage professional leadership, prepare students to be successful on the national Board of Certification (BOC) examination, and strive to produce competent and confident Athletic Trainers prepared for a career in athletic training The purpose of the Athletic Training graduate program is to prepare students to work with physically active individuals in a variety of settings to provide injury prevention and care services To succeed in this, we emphasize both classroom (didactic) and clinical education every semester in our program This provides our students with not only the necessary knowledge and skills to become Athletic Trainers, but also the practice to perfect their skills prior to becoming nationally certified Our program is tailored toward students who want to be involved in both healthcare and sports, working with athletes to both prevent injuries and to provide a continuum of care to get them back to participation after injury II Learning Goals and Objectives In keeping with the mission of Northern Arizona University, the Athletic Training Program (ATP), and in accordance with the expectations of the profession of Athletic Training, the goals and objectives of the Athletic Training Program are to: ➢ Provide an enjoyable educational experience that prepares students to be competent and confident athletic trainers, assuring 90-100% employment year post-graduation (assessed by annual employment data; Employer Survey; proficiency progress; teaching evaluations; and Alumni Survey) ➢ Prepare students to be successful on the national BOC certification examination, assuring a 90-100% first time passing rate (assessed by BOC certification exam pass rates) ➢ Produce qualified individuals to serve in the secondary school setting (assessed by annual post-graduation employment data) ➢ Recruit and retain students of minority groups, especially Native Americans in Northern Arizona (assessed by annual program data) ➢ Develop young professionals that will be leaders in Athletic Training at the state, district, and national levels (assessed by Alumni Survey & alumni reported leadership positions) 2019-2020 ➢ Mentor students in all aspects of Athletic Training, assuring individual student success academically (assessed by retention rates; graduation rates; teaching effectiveness; student GPAs; and the Alumni Survey) and clinically (assessed by clinical preceptor evaluations of students; progress on proficiencies; student evaluations of clinical preceptors; student and CEC evaluations of clinical sites; and the Alumni Survey) ➢ Emphasize professional conduct and ethical standards III Code of Ethics The National Athletic Trainer’s Association (NATA) has developed a Code of Ethics for the purpose of making the membership aware of the principles of ethical behavior that should be followed in the practice of Athletic Training You should become familiar with the NATA Code of Ethics, which can be accessed at: www.nata.org/codeofethics/ The following Code of Ethics of the Athletic Training Education Program at Northern Arizona University was developed specifically with the Athletic Training student in mind, and based on the same principles as the NATA Code of Ethics a Athletic Training students should neither practice nor condone discrimination against any legally protected class b Athletic Training students should not condone, engage in, or defend unsportsmanlike conduct or practices c Athletic Training students should provide care on the basis of the needs of the individual athlete They should not discriminate in providing care on the basis of athletic ability d Athletic Training students should strive to achieve the highest level of competence They should use only those techniques for which they are qualified and authorized to administer e Athletic Training students should recognize the need for continuing education to remain proficient in their practice They should be willing to consider new procedures within guidelines that assure patient safety f Athletic Training students should recognize that personal conflicts and relationships might occur which may interfere with professional effectiveness Accordingly, they should refrain from undertaking any activity in which personal issues are likely to lead to inadequate performance or harm to an athlete or colleague g Athletic Training students should use care to be truthful and not misleading when stating their education and experience h Athletic Training students should consistently demonstrate respect for others at all times, including their peers, supervisors, faculty, and administrators, through respectful communication and professional behavior 2019-2020 Code of Conduct Students in the ATP are expected to act professionally in all aspects of their involvement with the ATP While in the clinical setting, they will treat their clinical preceptors with respect While in classrooms, they will treat professors with respect At all times, students will treat each other with respect Conflict inevitably arises at times Please see the section in this handbook on “Conflict Resolution” for an explanation of how students are to handle conflict situations In the classroom, students are expected to pay attention and be engaged at all times Students should never be talking when a professor is talking and should feel free to talk during discussion or group work times Tardiness is not tolerated Unexcused absences are not tolerated All of this reflects on your level of professionalism and commitment to the profession In the clinical setting, students are expected to understand the specific policies and procedures of each clinical site where they are placed Student experiences will be quite different at each site These varied experiences are sought after to expand learning in different Athletic Training rooms and other allied health settings Remember that students are representing the NAU ATP in every setting attended These clinical experiences are meant to be educational – a place to expand and refine the knowledge learned in the classroom These learning experiences are to be shared with all students in each setting So, it is expected that each student will be respectful of each other’s learning opportunities At all times, students will be respectful of and follow instructions from their clinical preceptors Students should never act on their own when dealing with athletes without consultation and supervision from their Clinical Preceptor (CP) Students should never have non-professional relationships (i.e., – sexual or romantic) with any athletes, coaches, or supervisors who they work with Students should always follow state and federal laws To further develop a high level of professionalism, we require students to attend the Winter AzATA (state association) meeting Students are expected to behave and present themselves with the utmost level of professionalism while at these meetings The NAU ATP has a reputation across and beyond the state of engaged, professional students We expect to maintain this prideful reputation If, in any instance, a student is found to be disregarding this Code of Conduct, they will be called into a meeting with the Program Director and other faculty or clinical supervisors involved In this meeting, after hearing about the situation in question from the students’ perspective, reprimand will be applied to the student as the Program Director deems necessary This reprimand may include, but is not limited to: a verbal reprimand, dismissal from their clinical site for a week, dismissal from their clinical site for a semester, or dismissal from the program Any reprimand will be recorded in letter form, submitted to the Associate Dean of the college, and placed in the student’s program file 2019-2020 Again, the development of professionalism is held in the highest regard by the ATP Please join us in maintaining the stellar professional reputation students before you have established Take pride in representing your profession and NAU! IV Faculty and Staff Flagstaff Campus Debbie Craig, Program Director, Professor B.S – California State University, Chico M.S – University of Arizona Ph.D – Colorado State University Office – CHHS 121-B Phone: (928)523-0704 Glenn Edgerton, Clin Ed Coord, Assoc Clin Prof B.S – Springfield College M.S – Northern Michigan University Ed.D – University of Phoenix Office – CHHS 121-A Phone – (928) 523-6837 Scot Raab, Associate Professor B.S – Delta State University, Cleveland M.S – University of Southern Mississippi Ph.D – University of Southern Mississippi Office – CHHS 121-F Phone – (928)523-9059 Monica Lininger, Associate Professor B.S – Hope College M.S – Western Michigan University Ph.D – Western Michigan University Office – CHHS 121-D Phone – (928) 523-7442 Erin Konefal, Program Coordinator Office – Flagstaff, CHHS 121 Phone – (928) 523-9075 ATP Medical Director Dr Torey Botti, Orthopedics Flagstaff Bone and Joint Clinic Phone – (928) 221-6322 Phoenix (PBC) Campus Karen Hostetter, Clin Coord, Asst Clin Prof B.S – Seattle Pacific University M.S – California State University, Fullerton Ph.D – University of Southern Mississippi Office – HSEB C613 Phone – (602) 827-2673 James Schilling, Associate Clinincal Professor B.S – University of Wisconsin - Madison M.S – Indiana State University Ph.D – Marian University Office – HSEB C611 Phone – (602) 827-2674 Jupil Ko, Assistant Professor B.S – University of Toledo M.S – University of Georgia Ph.D – University of Georgia Office – HSEB C610 Phone – (602) 827-2723 NAU Athletics Staff Cherisse Kutyreff, M.Ed, LAT Director of Sports Medicine B.S – New Mexico State University 2019-2020 M.Ed – Northern Arizona University Office – Skydome AT Facility Phone – (928)523-1040 V Athletic Training Website Information about the program can be found on the Athletic Training website at https://in.nau.edu/athletic-training/ Information is current and will be updated routinely Clinical Proficiencies will be tracked using an online database Athletic Training Students may view their progress as well as a subset of skills for each of the proficiencies Access to this website is through a link from our main website under the “program” section and the clinical proficiencies link This website is password protected VI Academic Program a Application Students may enter the Athletic Training Program by applying in the fall/spring of their last undergraduate year or thereafter Admission is competitive and limited, and requires completion of specific prerequisite courses and other requirements The number of applicants accepted annually is set at 25 per campus (Flagstaff and Phoenix Biomedical Campus – PBC) Visit the Athletic Training website for admission criteria All students will be required to submit fingerprint verification cards through the state The curriculum is designed to be completed by full-time students in two years Your advisor will provide you with a suggested course of study specific to you Students should expect to study and prepare for class approximately 10 hours per week outside of class You will likely be required to live in a different location for a more varied clinical education experience during your second year The faculty will work with you to assure this placement is in line with your career goals b Required Courses Pre-Requisites: AT 200 Introduction to Athletic Training BIO 181 General Biology/Intro course BIO 201 Human Anatomy and Physiology I BIO 202 Human Anatomy and Physiology II BIO 334 Functional Kinesiology BIO 338 Physiology of Exercise BIO 338L Exercise Physiology Lab CHEM 130 or 151 General Chemistry & Lab HS 200 Healthy Lifestyles NTS 165 Human Nutrition 2019-2020 3 4 3 3 PHY 111 General Physics I PHY 111L General Physics I Lab PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology STA 270 Applied Statistics Provide current CPR/First Aid Certification 3 Summer Semester (5 credits): (July-Aug) AT 500 - Taping, Bracing, Padding in Athletic Training (3) AT 515 or 599 - Biomechanics of Athletic Injury (2) online Fall Semester (13 credits): AT 501 - Clinical Education I (3) AT 510 – Ethics in AT (1) AT 520 - Anatomy for Athletic Trainers (3) AT 530 - Modalities (3) AT 540 - Lower Extremity Evaluation (3) Spring Semester (15 credits): AT 502 - Clinical Education II (3) AT 525 - Rehabilitation I (3) AT 535 - Pathophys/General Medical Conditions (2) AT 536 - Pharmacology (1) online (last 7-week session of semester) AT 545 - Upper Extremity Evaluation (3) AT 555 - Research II – Research Design (3) Fall Semester (13 credits): AT 504 - Clinical Education IV (3) online AT 526 - Rehabilitation II (1) online (first 7-week session of semester) AT 610 - Nutrition for Athletic Performance (3) online AT 620 - Administration in Athletic Training (3) online AT 630 – Health Informatics/Epidemiology (3) online Spring Semester (12 credits): AT 505 - Clinical Education V (4) online AT 625 - Professional Development (3) online AT 635 – Psychology of the Injured Athlete (3) online AT 597 – Comprehensive Exam Reading/Preparation (2) online OR AT 655 - Research IV – Applied Project completion (2) online Total of 58 credits c Attendance Students in the Athletic Training Program are expected to attend all class meetings Students should arrive to class on time and be ready for instruction or laboratory activities at the stated time If students need to miss a class for any reason, the professor must be notified prior to the scheduled class If unable to notify the professor prior to class due to circumstances beyond your control, notify the professor as soon as possible Students must notify the professor BEFORE class with the reason for absence AND get a response that confirms the absence as either ‘unexcused’ or ‘excused’ A 2% automatic deduction of final points will occur for initial unexcused absences A 5% automatic deduction of final 2019-2020 points will occur for each additional unexcused absence If a student has an unexcused absence, they are not allowed at their clinical site that day/night VII Advising, Registration, and Scheduling Once accepted, students will work closely with our Program Coordinator, a CHHS advisor, or an AT faculty member The Program Coordinator will assist with registration and scheduling as well as any other academic issues Students may not drop any classes without the prior approval of their faculty Students are ultimately responsible for scheduling and completing the coursework required for graduation VIII Clinical Preceptors a Formal Responsibilities of the Clinical Preceptor The Clinical Preceptor shall provide instruction and evaluation of Athletic Training students on the program’s Proficiencies (listed in the Proficiency Database) The Clinical Preceptor shall directly supervise the Athletic Training student by being physically present in order to intervene on behalf of the individual being treated and shall evaluate student proficiency in a one-on-one basis The Clinical Preceptor shall instruct the clinical skills that support Athletic Training services The Clinical Preceptor shall provide for demonstration and feedback in the student’s development of mastery and participate in accepted educational practices for evaluation of the student as skills mature b Supervision of Graduate Assistant Clinical Preceptors Graduate Assistants employed by NAU Athletics who have successfully completed the national Board of Certification (BOC) Examination may be invited to complete the Clinical Preceptor Workshop offered by the NAU Athletic Training Education Program Graduate Assistants who complete this workshop may function as a Clinical Preceptor Graduate Assistants will not serve as a Clinical Preceptor for more than two Athletic Training students per semester IX Clinical Assignments a General Guidelines The Clinical Coordinators, with input from the Program Director, will make clinical assignments based on the student’s professional goals, hometown, and site availability For their second year in the program, all students will choose a clinical site outside of the town they were placed in for their first year There are numerous complex reasons for 2019-2020 iv v vi vii viii preclude you from registering for other courses that require the deficient course as a prerequisite This may extend your graduation date Complete the clinical proficiencies assigned for the semester Be in good academic standing with the university and comply with university policies Abide by local, state, and federal laws Abide by the statutes and rules of the Arizona Board of Athletic Training ➢ Students must perform under the supervision of a licensed Athletic Trainer ➢ “Only a licensed Athletic Trainer is allowed to prepare an initial treatment plan, initiate or re-evaluate a treatment plan, or authorize in writing a change to a treatment plan” Please read and sign the Testing Policy Signature Form and include with your packet of forms b Probation It is a program requirement that students MUST complete four full semesters of clinical education experience If a student has been on second semester probation (see below) and thus not gaining experience at their clinical site, they need to be aware that this will prolong their graduation by one full fall or spring semester while they complete their fourth FULL semester of clinical education The program director will not be able to sign the required “BOC Program Director Endorsement” that allows the student to take the BOC exam, without the student completing full semesters of clinical education i First-Semester Probation Probation will serve as a warning to students that their progress in the program is not satisfactory Students placed on first-semester probation may not complete more than 20 hours per week at their respective clinical site More severe consequences will occur if the problem is not addressed If students are placed on probation due to GPA and/or grade issues, an Academic Improvement Plan will be created to assist the student in improving their academics Students may be placed on probation for the following reasons: ➢ Cumulative grade point average falls below a 3.0 ➢ Semester grade point average is below a 3.0 ➢ Failure to complete the clinical proficiencies for a given semester ➢ Failure to earn a “C” or better in a course required for the major ➢ Accumulation of more than credits of “C” within the program ➢ Failure to remain in good standing academically with the university ➢ Failure to abide by university policies (i.e cheating, plagiarism, etc.) ➢ Failure to abide by the statutes and rules of the Arizona Board of Athletic Training or state/federal laws ➢ Violation of Student Code of Conduct ii Second-Semester Probation Students on second-semester probation will not be given a clinical assignment This will allow the student to devote more time to academics and improving their 2019-2020 14 semester and cumulative GPA If the student is put on second-semester probation and is out of the clinic for the semester, they cannot pass the clinical education course assigned to that semester and will need to withdraw from the course Thus, they will need to take that clinical education course the following full semester (fall or spring) This may prolong the student’s graduation by a full semester Students may be placed on second-semester probation if: ➢ Semester and/or cumulative GPA requirements are not met after first semester probation and working within their Academic Improvement Plan ➢ Students not earn a “C” or better in a required course after first semester probation and working within their Academic Improvement Plan ➢ Violation of Student Code of Conduct iii DISMISSAL FROM THE PROGRAM The Athletic Training faculty will make decisions regarding the recommendation to the Graduate College of dismissal of a student from the program A letter will be created, discussed with the student, and sent to the Graduate College recommending dismissal This letter will be placed in the student’s file and sent to the student For a full description of this process, please see University Graduate Program Dismissal Policy at: https://policy.nau.edu/policy/policy.aspx?num=100319 Students who have not remedied their probation status at the end of two probationary semesters, whether consecutive semesters or not, will be recommended for dismissal from the program Thus, students may only be on any form of probation for two semesters while in the program If they require a third semester of probation, they will be dismissed from the program Other circumstances (i.e sacrificing patient confidentiality, unprofessional relationship with an athlete, repeated disrespect demonstrated for others, etc.) may result in a student being recommended for immediate dismissal These situations will follow the university dismissal process and be dealt with on a case-by-case basis c Procedure for Disciplinary Action Students are required to adhere to the Code of Ethics established by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association, the Arizona Licensure Laws governing the profession, the Program Code of Conduct, the NAU Code of Conduct adopted by the Arizona Board of Regents, and all state and federal laws An infraction of the above Code of Conduct may result in the following: 1st infraction – verbal and/or written professional warning; possible suspension from clinical site; nd infraction – may result in one or all of the following: a removed from the clinical site, b assignment of failing grade for the clinical education course for that semester, 2019-2020 15 3rd c mandatory re-enrollment in the clinical education course; infraction – recommendation for dismissal from the Program When an infraction occurs, the following steps must be followed: The instructor or the Clinical Preceptor meets with the student to discuss the incident The instructor or Clinical Preceptor submits a written report of the incident to the Program Director, including any outcome or resolution If not resolved, the Program Director meets with the program faculty, student, and a silent witness if selected by the student, to discuss the incident This meeting is to give the student an opportunity to present their case Following this review, the Program Director will determine the appropriate disciplinary action, if any The Program Director submits the recommendation for disciplinary action in writing to the Department Chair for review and approval The Program Director and/or Clinical Coordinator meet with the student to discuss the incident and the disciplinary action approved by the Chair The Program Director and student then sign a letter documenting the incident and process, which is put in the student’s permanent program file The Chair and Dean are notified of this action by letter All materials pertaining to the disciplinary action are kept in a separate file in the Program Director’s office Critical Incident: If a student commits an infraction that is of a critical nature, the Program faculty may meet and recommend immediate dismissal of the student from the Program, regardless of any previous infractions If dismissal from the AT Program is recommended, then the University Program Dismissal Policy is followed: https://www2.nau.edu/~provop/doc/Program_Dismissal.doc Examples of critical incidents may include, but are not limited to: Poor judgment that jeopardizes the safety and/or comfort of clients/patients Failure in safeguarding institution or client/patient confidentiality Leaving a clinical assignment without proper notification of appropriate personnel Gross insubordination or slander to a clinical preceptor or instructor Clinical attendance under the influence of alcohol or other drugs Manipulating drug supplies, narcotics, medication or patient records Aiding, abetting or assisting any person to violate or circumvent any law, rule or regulation intended to guide the conduct of Athletic Trainers Non-compliance with policies and/or procedures in the Northern Arizona University Student Handbook and/or course syllabi Non-compliance with Arizona State Board of Athletic Training Licensure Laws (available on the Internet) 10 Non-compliance with National Athletic Trainers’ Association Code of Ethics (http://www.nata.org/codeofethics) 11 Violation of any provisions of this Handbook or of the Code of Conduct 2019-2020 16 12 Violation of any city, county, state, or federal laws that result in a felony charge Appeal Process for Dismissal: The student may appeal the findings and/or recommendations of dismissal to the Program Faculty Further detailed description of this process can be found on the NAU Academic Standards Committee website at: https://www2.nau.edu/~provop/doc/Program_Dismissal.doc XIV Professional Associations Students are strongly encouraged to join appropriate professional associations Professional association membership is an important indicator of commitment to the profession See the Program Director for membership applications a National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) Dues ($115 per year - as of 2018) Eligibility for scholarships You receive: ➢ NATA News ➢ Discounted registration to clinical symposiums ➢ Discounted fee for the national certification exam b Rocky Mountain Athletic Trainers’ Association (RMATA) – District Dues (included in dues for the NATA) Eligibility for scholarships You receive: ➢ Discounted registration to clinical symposiums c Arizona Athletic Trainers’ Association (AzATA) Dues (included in dues for the NATA) Eligibility for scholarships You receive: ➢ Discounted registration to winter and summer meetings Students are required to attend the AzATA Winter Meeting in January and are encouraged to attend the RMATA meeting in March/April Transportation and lodging may be paid through funds available to the NAU AT Program If for any reason you are unable to attend the AzATA meeting in January, you must file a written petition with the Program Director two weeks in advance Students failing to take this action may be placed on probation XV Certification and Licensure 2019-2020 17 a Certification All students are working toward the professional credential for the practice of athletic training, “Certified Athletic Trainer” or “Athletic Trainer, Certified” (ATC) To become certified, students must: ➢ Receive their degree in Athletic Training from a CAATE accredited program ➢ Pass the Board of Certification (BOC) examination Students may sit for the exam during their final semester of their master’s program or thereafter Successful completion of these two requirements will result in a student becoming an “AT” Fees associated with the certification examination (as of 2018) Application Fee (one-time non-refundable fee) • NATA Members $35 • Non-members NATA $60 Examination Fees • First time candidate $300 • Retake Candidate $300 *Candidates re-taking the exam are not required to pay an application fee if the exam is taken during the candidate’s one-year eligibility period Students should begin applying for the exam in the semester before they plan to take it This may ensure preferred exam dates Applications for the exam are available on the BOC website (www.bocatc.org ) b Licensure Students are exempt from licensure in the state of Arizona Students must however practice under the supervision of a licensed Athletic Trainer Once you become certified by the BOC, you are eligible for licensure in the state of Arizona If you plan to stay in Arizona and practice Athletic Training you must become licensed If you practice outside of Arizona it is your responsibility to investigate the laws governing the practice of Athletic Training in that respective state The Arizona licensure initial fee is $300 XVI Textbooks and Supplies Students should purchase all textbooks required for athletic training courses Recommended textbooks are kept in the bookstore and have been selected because they will provide a good supplement to those books that are required Students are encouraged to keep all textbooks with athletic training content to begin building their own library and to assist with studying for the BOC exam XVII Health and Immunizations 2019-2020 18 Students must have a physical examination completed by a licensed practicing health care provider (i.e M.D., D.O., PA-C, NP) The program uses a standard form (Appendix B) for this evaluation The practitioner should attest that you are able to meet the technical standards (Appendix D) for the program All information given by the student on the health evaluation is expected to be correct and current The following immunizations are required to be up to date while in the Athletic Training Program ➢ Hepatitis B (a three shot series must be started at the time of enrollment and proof vaccinations submitted upon completion) *Students electing to not receive the Hepatitis B vaccinations must sign the Hepatitis B Vaccination Release Form (Appendix C) This form is available from the Program Director ➢ Measles, Mumps, Rubella - two sets completed ➢ Tetanus - every ten years ➢ Diphtheria ➢ TB Skin Test- immediately prior to beginning program and then every two years These immunizations are available from NAU Health Services and your primary care physician The cost of the physical examination and immunizations is the student’s responsibility Records of the student’s health evaluation and immunizations must be submitted to the Program Director prior to beginning clinical rotations XVIII Disability Resources The Athletic Training Program works collaboratively with Disability Resources (DR) to make accommodations for students with disabilities All students must read and sign the Technical Standards (Appendix C) for the program upon acceptance A copy of this form is included in the handbook This form serves as official notification of the specific technical standards for completion of the program as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act Requests for accommodation are not reviewed as part of the criteria for program admission and such requests are not used prejudicially against the student Students requesting accommodation should contact the DR office as soon as possible Ideally, accommodation requirements should be in writing before the beginning of the semester but can be completed at any time If a student’s condition changes while in the program, the student is highly encouraged to contact the Program Director and the DR office within two weeks of the change XIX Communicable Disease Policy 2019-2020 19 A communicable disease is defined as a disease that may be transmitted directly or indirectly from one individual to another Diseases such as streptococcal sore throat and influenza can be spread by discharge from nose or throat, either by droplet through the air, or by contact with objects contaminated by these discharges Thus, they can be spread by casual contact such as that that occurs in a school setting or healthcare environment Athletic Training Students who are diagnosed by a medical professional with a communicable disease that may be transmitted by casual contact should immediately notify the Clinical Coordinator as well as their direct clinical preceptor The student shall not report to their clinical assignment until cleared by a physician All students admitted to the Program are required to go through an OSHA Blood Borne Pathogen training before beginning their clinical education The OSHA BBP training is provided through the Program and institution online AIDS and Hepatitis B can be spread by direct blood transmission into the blood stream of another and by semen or vaginal fluid contact These diseases not pose a risk if body fluids such as blood are correctly handled and OSHA guidelines are followed By signing the Appendix E – Letter of Agreement, the student is verifying that they understand this Communicable Disease Policy XX Student Liability Insurance & Secondary School Fingerprinting ALL students are required to purchase a professional liability insurance policy providing $1M/$3M coverage Several companies provide such policies, and students may obtain their insurance from a company of their choosing The cost of insurance is approximately $20 - 40 per year depending on the insurance company You must show proof of this insurance prior to beginning clinical rotations each year To purchase professional liability insurance coverage from HPSO (cost of $39 as of 2018) visit: https://forms.hpso.com/mustela/site?productName=HCI#/QuickQuote All students must be fingerprinted through the state fingerprint verification process prior to beginning clinical rotations in the program Students are required to pursue the fingerprinting during the spring that they are admitted to the program, before beginning the program that summer, as finger print verification can take up to weeks to be processed! Students working in high school athletic training rooms must typically complete a school district Volunteer Packet Please contact the head athletic trainer at the high school site that you have been assigned to obtain a packet Once the packet is complete, the student will be required to show proof of fingerprint verification at the district office XXI Financial Assistance 2019-2020 Laura Kennedy 928-523-8670 20 Procedures for applying for financial aid are available from the financial aid office of the University (Gammage Building, 3rd Floor) You should set up a meeting with a financial aid counselor to assess your need All students should submit a FAFSA application to make them eligible for need-based scholarships There are scholarships available through various professional organizations (i.e NATA, RMATA), the college, the NAU Athletic Training Room, and the Athletic Training Education Program Most professional organizations will require membership for eligibility Additionally, some students may qualify for a work-study position on campus See the program website for more information on scholarships and work-study For information on expenses (i.e tuition, room, board, etc.) while attending NAU please refer to the Graduate Catalog or the university website (www.nau.edu) Scholarships provided by the Athletic Training Program are intended to help with the cost of your education This includes tuition, room, board, and books The use of scholarship money for anything other than the previously mentioned items will result in the revoking of the current scholarship If a scholarship must be revoked, the student will not be considered for Athletic Training Program scholarships in the future and the faculty will not provide written recommendation for outside scholarships XXII Outside Employment The clinical education component of the curriculum requires students to complete extensive afternoon, evening, and weekend clinical rotations These clinical rotations will likely interfere with the student’s ability to hold outside employment Students need to make appropriate financial plans prior to enrolling in the program Students are not prohibited from holding outside employment, but such employment may not interfere with the student’s clinical assignments or their ability to complete coursework XXIII Grievance Policy The Athletic Training Program (ATP) at Northern Arizona realizes that misunderstandings and disagreements may arise during the course of a student’s enrollment in the program Informal Procedures Initially, disagreements, complaints, misunderstandings and grievances directly associated with the Athletic Training student’s commitments or involvement in the ATP can be resolved by using informal discussion, exchanges, counseling, and other informal procedures It is the intent of this policy to maximize these informal procedures so long as such measures prove effective Formal Procedures 2019-2020 21 The formal procedural provisions of this policy should be set in motion only when the informal procedures prove to be or manifestly will be ineffective It is expected that the great majority of cases will be handled in accordance with informal procedures For the administration of formal grievance procedures, the NAU policy will be followed Please see this policy at: http://home.nau.edu/studentlife/handbook.asp Complaint The student may file a complaint, in writing, with the Program Director If the complaint involves the Program Director, the complaint should be filed with the Chair of the Physical Therapy and Athletic Training department Such complaint shall state the name, address, phone number, and email address of the complainant; the names, times, places of persons and/or events surrounding the subject of the complaint; and the substantial nature of the problem, so as to fairly apprise the Program Director or Department Chair of the facts and/or parties incident to the complaint Adapted from the Northern Arizona University Student Grievance System 2019-2020 22 APPENDIX A Athletic Training Program Physical Form Name: Birth date: S.S #: - - / NAU ID #: Flagstaff Address: _ Permanent Address: _ _ _ _ _ PATIENT HISTORY Have you or an immediate relative ever had any of the following conditions: (if yes please explain) YES NO COMMENTS Allergies Anemia Arthritis Asthma Concussion Diabetes Eating Disorder Epilepsy Fainting Hearing Trouble Heart Condition Hepatitis Hernia Kidney Trouble Menstrual Irregularities Migraine Headaches Mononucleosis Rheumatic Fever Valley Fever Are you currently under the care of a physician? YES NO IF yes, please explain 2019-2020 23 / Are you currently taking any medications? YES NO IF yes, please explain Have you ever received counseling or treatment for a substance abuse problem? YES NO IF yes, please explain Have you ever received psychological counseling or treatment? YES NO IF yes, please explain _ Have you ever had surgery? YES NO IF yes, please explain Have you ever had a fracture? YES NO IF yes, please explain PATIENT STATEMENT I attest that the above statements are true Patient signature PHYSICAL EXAM Date To be completed by physician Height: _ Eyes: R 20/ Weight _ L 20/ With/Without correction Pulse (resting): BP: Contacts Pupils yes / no R>=